Ugandans ban female circumcision

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A community in eastern Uganda has banned the deeply rooted practice of female genital mutilation (FGM), an official has said.

Kapchorwa district chairman Nelson Chelimo said it was "outmoded" and "not useful" for the community's women.

The Sabiny are the only group in Uganda that practises FGM, which involves cutting off a young girl's clitoris.

Mr Chelimo said the council had submitted legislation to parliament for the ban to become law nationwide.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7672236.stm

I know that a law alone won't stamp it out, but it must indicate a change of attitude amongst a significant number of people there.

[applegrove]

1. Thank gosh there is movement in Africa to ban it.

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

2. Welcome to the 15th century, Uganda!

5 more centuries to go.